Manchester City are currently one of the best teams in the top-five leagues. The Citizens are currently on a 19-game winning streak. They even managed to keep 16 clean sheets in 26 games. It's hard to believe that Pep Guardiola's side needs to strengthen the squad. But five players could join the club in the summer transfer window to help achieve even more glorious things.
Lionel Messi - Barcelona
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is one of them. The legendary player has been linked with Guardiola's side since last year. He has less than five months left to make a decision. While City have rejected reports that say they have made contact with the player, it's hard to believe they will not attempt to sign a player who doesn't need to be described.
Lionel Messi [Image Source: Pressinphoto/Icon Sport via Getty Images]
Romelu Lukaku - Inter Milan
In contrast, City could reportedly pay £93.75m+£6.6m-a-year for signing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku. The Citizens considering him as a replacement for Sergio Aguero. The Argentina international is out of contract this summer and could leave the club. In that case, Guardiola will be left with only Gabriel Jesus in the attack. The Athletic reports Lukaku is considered an option. The Belgian international has scored 54 goals and made nine assists in 78 games for Inter.
Romelu Lukau [Image Source: Sky Sports]
Denis Zakaria - Borussia Mönchengladbach
Manchester City have also moved into position for Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Denis Zakaria. The 24-year-old is among the players whose contract expire in 2022. In order to prevent Zakaria from leaving the club as a free agent in 2022, SportBild explains they could look to sell him and Man City could be a possible destination for him. Fernandinho's deal at Etihad expires in the summer and should he decide to leave, Zakaria can be an ideal replacement for the experienced player.![Denis Zakaria [Image Source: Getty Images]](https://www.vbetnews.com/uploads/2021/02/denis-zakaria-monchengladbach_1m9tlth88h8gt1i3tjhwu3b27x-min.jpg)
Denis Zakaria [Image Source: Getty Images]
Erling Haaland -Borussia Dortmund
If Manchester City want to sign an ideal replacement for Sergio Aguero, then the best option is, of course, Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund. His remarkable numbers speak for themselves. The 20-year-old is still developing, but the evidence shows he should be able to score, contribute and prosper regardless of footballing style or system. According to the latest report from 90min, Manchester City are considering a double offer worth over £100m for Borussia Dortmund pair Haaland and his teammate Giovanni Reyna. Haaland has a family link with the club, as his father Alf-Inge's played for City.![Erling Haaland [Image Source: Getty Images]](https://www.vbetnews.com/uploads/2021/02/erling-haaland-borussia-dortmund-2020-21_h2a00kuti8oi1c6mcz2qf7joh-min.jpg)
Erling Haaland [Image Source: Getty Images]
Giovanni Reyna- Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City are said to be keen on adding Dortmund youngster, Giovanni Reyna. The USA international is still only 18 but is already a regular for Dortmund. Reyna, who was born in England but holds US citizenship, has scored four times and assisted another six this term. His father, USMNT centurion Claudio Reyna spent three-and-a-half years with the club between 2003 and 2007.![Giovanni Reyna [Image Source: Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund/Getty Images]](https://www.vbetnews.com/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-2021-02-25-22.39.45.v1-1.jpg)
Giovanni Reyna [Image Source: Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund/Getty Images]
Source: The Athletic, 90min, Goal / *Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!